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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,567.55, 209,163.11 and 87,041.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,567.55, 209,163.11 and 87,041.01 is: 120,116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,567.55 : 209,163.11 = 87,041.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,567.55/209,163.11 = 87,041.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,567.55x = 209,163.11 × 87,041.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,567.55x = 18,205,768,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,205,768,349.14/151,567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,116.53

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